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Tim Huffman feels

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AROUND ST. ANTHONY’S

40th anniversaryThis spring, St. Anthony’s will celebrate 40 years of service to the South County community.

COVER STORY

‘Lucky to be here’ Heart attack patient Tim Huffman, of South County, gets a stent in less than one hour.

MOVE IT!

Healthy appsNow you can use your phone to establish and maintain a health and fitness routine.

HEALTHY HABITS

The skinny on sugar Learn how to manage your sugar consumption and take control of that sweet tooth.

FEATURE STORIES

‘He saved my life’Wayne Huff is alive after getting quick treatment for a heart attack.

Aneurysms can’t stop ‘Buz’ KaidoAfter a routine chest X-ray revealed two dangerous abdominal aneurysms, “Buz” Kaido is healed and doing well.

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St. Anthony’s makes great strides in heart health

David J. Morton, M.D.

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The heart is an amazing organ. It beats 100,000 times a day, and every minute it pumps 1.5 gallons of nutrient-rich blood to every part of the body.

As an interventional cardiologist with years of education, training and practice, I understand the importance of heart health. Unfortunately, as noted by our 2013 Community Health Needs Assessment, South County has high rates of obesity and diabetes. Heart disease is the number-one killer in our community and a significant cause of disability. The importance of having a highly-skilled, comprehensive cardiology program to help prevent and treat heart disease has never been more important.

At St. Anthony’s, cardiovascular services have been a strength for several years. Last fall, under the leadership of Dennis Disch, M.D., and Ellen Smith, Executive Director of Heart and Vascular Services, we rebuilt our model of cardiovascular services to standardize our care and focus exclusively on the needs of our patients. Our Heart and Vascular Institute is not simply a location, but a philosophy driven by a purpose: quality medicine delivered by teams of experts who work together to deliver care in a manner that best benefits our patients. You’ll find stories from a few of our patients on the succeeding pages.

Our team includes more than 30 board-certified cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, vascular surgeons and interventional radiologists, and we continue to recruit additional talent. Our physicians rank among the first in the region in performing a number of new stent, cardiac monitoring and cardiac mapping procedures that translate to better and less invasive care for our patients.

Our nursing and tech staff are not only highly trained, but provide personalized and compassionate care. Our facilities are state-of-the-art and include a hybrid endovascular operating room, custom-designed surgical suites and an on-site cardiac rehab program. Our care starts in the community, where six EMS agencies or ambulance districts and a 911 center are under the medical direction of St. Anthony’s.

I invite you to learn more about our Heart and Vascular Institute at southcountyheart.com.

Wishing you the very best in heart health,

David J. Morton, M.D.Office of the PresidentChief Medical Officer St. Anthony’s Medical Center

Love your heart: Go MediterraneanResearch has shown a traditional Mediterranean diet promotes healthy hearts, a reduced risk of death from heart disease and cancer, and a reduced incidence of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.

It’s easy to incorporate in your current diet regimen. Primary components are:

• Eating primarily plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts

• Replacing butter with healthy fats, such as olive oil

• Using herbs and spices instead of salt to flavor foods

• Limiting red meat to no more than a few times a month

• Eating fish and poultry at least twice a week

• Being physically active, and enjoying meals with family and friends source: mayoclinic.com

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AFib linked to dementiaIt’s well known that people with the heart condition known as atrial fibrillation (AFib) are at an increased risk for stroke. Now, a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine links patients with AFib with a higher risk of asymptomatic silent strokes, which can cause cognitive impairment and dementia.

Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston found patients with AFib had more than a two-fold increase in risk for silent cerebral infarctions (SCIs).

St. Anthony’s Heart Specialty Associates (HSA) offers a safe, effective treatment procedure for atrial fibrillation called radiofrequency ablation and is home to an electrophysiology lab specially designed to perform complex ablation procedures. The cardiologists at HSA include Gregory Botteron, M.D., who specializes in cardiac electrophysiology with an emphasis on the treatment of atrial fibrillation.

To learn more about AFib and treatment options, call

to schedule an appointment.

314-ANTHONY (268-4669)

Has dry winter weather taken a toll on your skin? Look no further than your spice rack for a restorative regimen of herbs and spices:

Chamomile—a steeped and cooled tea bag helps soothe red, itchy skin.

Green tea—applied topically in a lotion or serum, green tea helps thicken the epidermis, speeds healing of wounds and helps reduce DNA damage from the sun.

Hot peppers—chili, paprika, cayenne and jalapeño peppers provide vitamins A and C, which combat free radicals and reduce the breakdown of collagen. They also contain capsaicin, which helps protect against damage from ultraviolet rays.

Turmeric—used in deviled eggs, pasta, potato salads, savory soups, chili and brown rice, turmeric provides anti-inflammatory benefits.source: everydayhealth.com

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Forty years ago, St. Anthony’s Medical Center opened its doors at 10010 Kennerly Road, on the former site of a farm and peach orchard. St. Anthony’s has grown in the tradition of its predecessor, St. Anthony’s Hospital, operated by the Franciscan Sisters at Chippewa Street and Grand Boulevard from 1900 to 1975.

St. Anthony’s:• was among only four of 15 private hospitals in St. Louis that

opened its doors to influenza patients during the great flu epidemic in 1920.

• gained national recognition as the Midwest’s primary treatment center for polio victims during the mid-20th century polio epidemic.

• sponsored the first-ever Mobile Intensive/Coronary Care Unit (MICCU) in the south St. Louis county area in 1976, the forerunner of the modern paramedic system.

• formed St. Anthony’s Cardiology Center in 2011 through a unique partnership with St. Anthony’s Heart Specialty Associates, a practice that includes the area’s top cardiologists.

Today, as the third-largest hospital in St. Louis, St. Anthony’s provides a complete spectrum of care, including emergency, cancer, cardiac, orthopedics, maternity, behavioral health, stroke, sleep lab, wound treatment and hospice. Supervising this care is a unique, clinically oriented team, St. Anthony’s Office of the President, led by two doctors and a nurse.

940FAMILIES HELPED BY GRANTS TO AREA SCHOOLS IN PARTNERSHIP

WITH PARENTS AS TEACHERS

of service to South CountyDECADES

FORTY is an impressive number! And here are some others, from FY2014:

PATIENT VISITS TO THE OFFICES OF ST. ANTHONY’S PHYSICIAN ORGANIZATION

250,000

PATIENTS SERVED BY THE EMERGENCY DEPT.

71,000

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of service to South County

If you’re struggling with the discomfort and unsightliness of varicose veins, St. Anthony’s Heart Specialty Associates Vein Services offers five different treatment options.

St. Anthony’s also is the first facility that serves patients from Missouri or Illinois to be accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in venous treatment and management. St. Anthony’s is only the 20th facility in the country to earn accreditation from the IAC.

St. Anthony’s Heart Specialty Associates has received other IAC accreditations for its Vascular Testing, Echocardiography and Nuclear/PET.

“This accreditation is more evidence not just of the quality care provided here at St. Anthony’s, but of the teamwork and dedication of everyone on staff,” said David Dobmeyer, M.D., President of St. Anthony’s Heart Specialty Associates.

St. Anthony’s ‘hearts’ AEDsAutomated external defibrillators (AED) save lives. In those precious first moments after the heart is out of rhythm, an AED can diagnose the problem and shock the heart back into rhythm, avoiding irreversible brain damage or death.

Brett Arb knows all too well. Last summer, after the 33-year-old father of two suffered cardiac arrest at Vetta Sports Concord, a bystander used an AED to restore his cardiac rhythm.

“He’s here today only because of that AED,” said Brett’s cardiologist, Christopher Allen, M.D., FACC, with St. Anthony’s Heart Specialty Associates. “The nurses, the emergency department doctors, the cath lab staff, nothing we did would have mattered had they not had that AED, because he would have had a lack of oxygen to his brain.”

Patients like Brett are the reason St. Anthony’s Employee Wellness Heart Care Fund, working with St. Anthony’s Charitable Foundation, have donated 36 AEDs to local community organizations over the last two years. Employees raised more than $80,000 for the AEDs.

“We are thrilled to be able to give back to our community in this way,” said David Morton, M.D., Office of the President and Chief Medical Officer.

To donate to the Heart Care Fund, visit

sacf-giving.org, call (314) 525-7330, or

email [email protected].

First in bi-state area to be accredited:

Heart Specialty Associates Vein Services

Treatments for varicose veins:• Endovenous thermal ablation

• Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy

• Ambulatory phlebectomy

• Sclerotherapy

• Laser treatments

To schedule a FREE vein screening, call

314-ANTHONY (268-4669)

“I can’t thank Dr. Wright enough,” recalled Tim, 52. “When he opened that stent up in my heart, I was 100 percent better.”

First responders from the Mehlville Fire Protection District had performed an electrocardiogram on Tim and had notified Dr. Wright and Emergency Department staff to be ready. Mehlville is one of six EMS agencies that are under the medical direction of St. Anthony’s.


Tim Huffman received a

stent in less than one hour.

Tim Huffman wasn’t himself one morning in November: he figured he was getting a bad cold. Paramedics determined otherwise,

and rushed Tim to St. Anthony’s Emergency Department with a massive heart attack.

Forty-nine minutes after he arrived, Tim achieved lasting relief after Interventional Cardiologist William Wright, M.D., performed a cardiac catheterization and opened Tim’s blocked artery with a stent.

Tim Huffman is often found on the ice as a coach at the Affton Ice Rink.

From TOTAL BLOCKAGE to TOTAL RECOVERY

The artery on the right side of Tim’s heart was 99 percent blocked.

“Many times we see that it’s totally blocked,” Dr. Wright said. “We were able to get it all the way open; there is no residual blockage. Tim should have a very good prognosis. His heart function is back to normal.

“The goal is to always be under 90 minutes, from your arrival in the Emergency Department to the placement of a stent or the completion of treatment,” Dr. Wright said. “The faster we can do it, the better off you are. That’s our goal every time.”

The artery on the right side of Tim’s heart was

99 percent blocked.

First in Missouri to use the Thermocool Smarttouch catheter to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib).

Performed by Gregory Botteron, M.D.

One of two in the St. Louis area to implant a new miniature cardiac monitor just one week after it received FDA approval.

Implanted by Michael Shapiro, M.D.

First in the world to implant an iliac branch stent graft to treat aortic and iliac aneurysm.

Implanted by Brian Peterson, M.D.

First in the St. Louis area to use Medtronic’s IN.PACT Admiral, a drug-coated balloon to treat peripheral artery disease in the upper leg.

Used by Christopher Allen, M.D.

First in Missouri to offer the Topera Mapping System to improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiac arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation.

Used by Gregory Botteron, M.D.

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Just one year earlier, Tim had lost his wife, Jennifer, to a sudden heart attack. She was 44. He credits his sons Jeff, 20; and Jack, 13, with getting him the help he needed during his own crisis. Tim had dismissed his condition, but Jeff and Jack noticed he appeared clammy. They quickly googled the symptoms and called 911.

“If it wouldn’t have been for my boys, I’d be dead,” he said.

A longtime hockey and baseball coach in South County, Tim knew some of the Mehlville paramedics who arrived to treat him.

“Within eight minutes of me going in the Emergency Department, they already knew what the problem was and darned near had it fixed,” he said. “I cannot remember all the names of my caregivers, but I think of every single one of them every single day. They were wonderful.”

Four days after he left the hospital, Tim was back on the job as a commercial washer and dryer technician. In hindsight, he realizes the fatigue, back pain and jaw pain he had experienced were warning signs of heart trouble. He had been in reasonably good health, had never been hospitalized and was slim: 6 feet, 4 inches tall, 170 pounds.

“I go every six months to see Dr. Wright, and I really, highly suggest that men over 50 get their hearts checked,” he said. “I’m very lucky to be here.”

To schedule an appointment, call

314-ANTHONY (268-4669)

St. Anthony’s Heart Specialty Associates is a growing group of cardiologists affiliated with St. Anthony’s. These skilled and caring physicians have board certifications in cardiology, echocardiography,

electrophysiology and peripheral vascular treatment. They offer convenient office locations, at St. Anthony’s Physician Office Center, in Kirkwood, and in the Shrewsbury area.

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Wayne Huff is alive today, thanks to a wearable defibrillator.

Wayne works out during one of his regular visits to cardiac rehab, as exercise physiologist Lauren Blanken checks his blood pressure.

Wayne with his wife, Mary

Wayne Huff wanted to be there for his wife, Mary,during her breast cancer surgery last November.

But he knew something wasn’t right with his own body. As he described, “I wanted to get her through the surgery and then I was going to go to the ER.”

Mary knew. As she was being prepped for surgery at St. Anthony’s Medical Center, she called for nurses to check out her husband. Doctors believe Wayne suffered a heart attack four days earlier and had lived with a 99 percent blockage of his left anterior descending artery.


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“We call that artery the ‘widow maker’ because a blockage there often causes death,” said Christopher Allen, M.D., a cardiologist with St. Anthony’s Heart Specialty Associates. “We were amazed Wayne was able to live with that severe blockage.”

The attack had severely damaged Wayne’s heart muscle, putting him at increased risk for a life-threatening sudden cardiac arrest. To make sure Wayne was protected, Dr. Allen prescribed him with a temporary wearable defibrillator, a device that patients wear under their clothes which monitors the heart around the clock.

Just nine days after Wayne and Mary returned home, Wayne stepped into the bathroom and suffered a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), abruptly losing consciousness and collapsing to the floor. His heart spiked into a dangerous rhythm called ventricular fibrillation (VF), in which the heart starts beating so fast that it quivers or shakes instead of pumping blood to the body and brain. It is deadly if not treated in minutes; 95 percent of SCA victims die before they can reach some form of emergency treatment.

But Wayne survived. His wearable defibrillator detected the life-threatening arrhythmia and, within one minute, delivered a treatment shock that restored his normal heart rhythm. Wayne regained consciousness shortly after the treatment and Mary called 911. He was taken by ambulance to St. Anthony’s Medical Center where an implantable defibrillator was placed in his chest for long-term protection from sudden death.

Wayne is quick to credit Dr. Allen for protecting him.

“He saved my life,” Wayne said.

Newly approved treatment available at Heart and Vascular Institute

Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, can be a painful experience. PAD is a narrowing of the arteries that can

limit your ability to walk or balance, cause poor circulation, and create open sores that are slow to heal. People with PAD also have a four to five times greater risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke.

Now, a new method of treating this disease is offered at St. Anthony’s Heart and Vascular Institute.

In February, Christopher Allen, M.D. became the first physician in the St. Louis area to use Medtronic’s IN.PACT Admiral, a drug-coated balloon used to treat peripheral artery disease in the upper leg. The patient had developed an ulcer in her leg because of a lack of blood flow caused by a significant blockage of plaque at an inflexion point.

“Because of the location of the blockage, a regular stent would not have worked well for the patient in reopening this artery,” said Dr. Allen, a cardiologist with St. Anthony’s Heart Specialty Associates. “Not only does this balloon reopen the affected artery, it delivers the drug paclitaxel, which is designed to keep the artery from narrowing again by working to prevent scar tissue from forming.”

Research by Medtronic shows that use of its new drug-coated balloon provides the best clinical outcomes reported for PAD in the legs. These improved outcomes can reduce the need for repeat procedures commonly associated with other interventional therapies for PAD.

An estimated 30 percent

of Americans suffer from

hypertension, or high blood

pressure, but are unaware they

have it. That’s a serious problem,

because hypertension is a major

risk factor for stroke, heart failure,

coronary artery disease, peripheral

artery disease and kidney disease.

The staff of St. Anthony’s

Hypertension Clinic works

with patients to compile a

comprehensive medical and blood

pressure history, and identify

barriers to treatment that prevent

patients from achieving their goal

pressures.

We were amazed Wayne was able to live with that severe blockage.

Christopher Allen, M.D.

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HYPERTENSION:the silent killer

To learn more, call

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(268-4669)


More than just a facility, St. Anthony’s Heart and Vascular

Institute is a philosophy of taking care of patients.

“We have always given outstanding heart care here, but we knew that we could raise our level of care to the next notch,” explained Ellen Smith, Executive Director of the Heart and Vascular Institute. “We wanted it to be standardized in the way we deliver care, and we wanted the facility to be arranged around the patients, rather than the patients moving around the hospital.”

The institute brings together experts in a variety of specialties, from cardiovascular surgery to interventional radiology, electrophysiology and more, said Dennis Disch, M.D., Executive Medical Director of the Heart and Vascular Institute. Physicians, nurses, technicians and administrators use a multidisciplinary, team approach to personalize care to patients’ needs, rather than the doctor’s routine, in a cutting-edge setting: • State-of-the-art, hybrid endovascular

operating room• Custom-designed surgical suites, such as

a hybrid surgery-catheterization room and electrophysiology suites with 3-D heart mapping, are industry innovations

St. Anthony’s Heart and Vascular Institute offers world-class care

y a lucky accident, Arthur “Buz” Kaido learned he had abdominal aneurysms.

Recently, during routine physical tests, a chest X-ray indicated a suspicious area in one of his lungs. He underwent a positron emission tomography (PET) scan, and the results appeared normal. Then the pulmonologist scrolled through the image.

“He said, ‘you’ve got a couple of huge aneurysms there,’” Buz recalled. “He immediately picked up the phone and called my primary care physician. It was very fortuitous that I had come in for another problem.”

Buz had not one but two aneurysms: one aortic, one iliac. He had no symptoms. Left unchecked, abdominal aortic aneurysms can be deadly: those that rupture outside of a hospital setting are fatal 90 percent of the time.

In September, Buz underwent an iliac branch stent-graft procedure with Brian Peterson, M.D., a SLUCare vascular surgeon

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Though semi-retired, ‘Buz’ keeps active in his solar energy business.

It’s really a matter of focusing on the patient...

Dennis Disch, M.D.Executive Medical Director of

the Heart and Vascular Institute

All things considered, I couldn’t have had a better experience.ARTHUR ‘BUZ’ KAIDO

specializing in treating aneurysms. In November 2013, Dr. Peterson was the first surgeon in the world to perform the procedure, at St. Anthony’s Heart and Vascular Institute. The first patient – and subsequent patients including Buz Kaido – have been enrolled in the Gore Excluder Iliac Branch Clinical Study, which tests the safety and effectiveness of the new stent.

“This new device offers a treatment not previously available for patients who have an aneurysm of their aortic and iliac arteries,” Dr. Peterson said. “Before this device was available, repairs of this type of aneurysm required sacrificing one of the major blood vessels, putting the patient at risk of decreased blood flow to the pelvis. That decreased blood flow most commonly manifests as pain while walking, and difficulty walking. With this new device, patients can be back to their normal daily activities with fewer restrictions more quickly.”

Buz, 70, did his homework.“I read enough about it to know

Heart disease is a primary killer of both men and women in the United States. Here are some warning signs of coronary artery disease:

Classic symptoms:• crushing chest pressure or

pain• tingling down the left arm• profuse sweating• lightheadedness

Subtle symptoms:• muscle or back aches• neck pain• indigestion• fatigue• shortness of breath

CORONARYARTERYDISEASE

Know the symptoms

Call 314-ANTHONY (268-4669) or 800-554-9550, or visit stanthonysmedcenter.com to find a physician online.

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that it wasn’t really experimental. They’ve been using the Gore stent-graft in Europe for several years,” he said. “Dr. Peterson’s reputation made me feel a lot better about it.

“All things considered, I couldn’t have had a better experience,” he added. “Dr. Peterson and his staff were great, and the pre-surgery nurses, the recovery room, every part of the experience.”

After spending a restrictive two-week recuperation period at home, the semi-retired solar energy consultant received a clean bill of health in follow-up visits with Dr. Peterson. Buz is now back to his regular strenuous activities, maintaining his 30-plus-acre Jefferson County home and grounds and related equipment.

“I’m able to do everything I used to do,” he said. “I’m glad I had a doctor who really knew his stuff, about the best in the whole country. I’m also lucky to have been accepted in the study.”

• On-site cardiac rehab program, which completes the cycle of care

“It’s really a matter of focusing on the patient rather than on the procedure or the disease: that’s the real difference,” Dr. Disch said. “We are fortunate to have talented surgeons working here at St. Anthony’s Medical Center. What makes St. Anthony’s unique is that you can get world-class care in a community hospital that is not part of a university medical system and not part of a regional health care chain, so we can provide a level of personalized care in addition to the advanced care.”

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healthyhabits

Do sugary snacks make you crave more sugar? Sugar is a simple carbohydrate that is quickly digested by our bodies, leaving us still hungry and wanting more.

Its addictive effects on the body make sugar a triple threat, notes Heidi McClintock, a registered and licensed dietitian at St. Anthony’s:• Sugar is a carbohydrate, and

carbohydrates stimulate the “feel-good” brain chemical serotonin.

• The taste of sugar releases endorphins in our body that calm and relax us.

• Sweets just taste good! Sweet is the first taste humans prefer from birth.

In moderation, sweets and sugar are fine for most people. But researchers have linked overconsumption to a host of ills, including increased risk of diabetes and heart disease, fatty liver disease and even sagging, wrinkly skin. According to the American Heart Association, each American consumes an average of 22 teaspoons or 330

WYou CAN curb your sweet tooth:GRAB SOME GUM It has a sweet, refreshing effect and keeps your mouth busy.

REACH FOR FRUIT You’ll get fiber and nutrients with the sweetness.

GET MOVING When a sugar craving hits, take a walk and get your mind off the sweets.

EAT REGULARLY Eating every three to five hours will help you avoid sugary and high-fat foods.

SWAP THE SODA Drink sugar-free or low-calorie beverages or, better yet, water.

BAKE WITH LESS When baking cookies, brownies or cakes, cut the sugar specified in the recipe by one-third to one-half. Often, you won’t notice the difference.

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WHealthful eating can be delicious!

Peanut Butter and Pretzel TRUFFLESINGREDIENTS1/2 cup crunchy natural peanut butter1/4 cup finely chopped, salted pretzels1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, melted

PREPARATIONCombine peanut butter and pretzels in a small bowl. Chill in the freezer until firm, about 15 minutes. Roll the peanut butter mixture into 20 balls (about 1 teaspoon each). Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper and freeze until very firm, about 1 hour. Roll the frozen balls in melted chocolate. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.

TIPS Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. To melt chocolate, microwave on medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on medium, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted. Or place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted.

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER TRUFFLE64 calories4 grams fat (1 g sat, 2 g mono) 1 mg cholesterol 5 grams carbohydrates 2 grams added sugars 2 grams protein 1 grams fiber 53 mg sodium 65 mg potassium

Makes 20 truffles

Source: St. Anthony’s dietitians

Learn more from Dietitian Heidi McClintock about non-nutritive (artificial) sweeteners, sneaky sugar substitutes and more: visit

stanthonysmedcenter.comand click on Your Health Today.

calories of added sugar per day. The Heart Association’s recommendation is no more than six teaspoons per day of added sugar for women, nine for men.

Naturally occurring sugars include fruits (fructose), milk (lactose) and grains (glucose and sucrose). Sugars added to our food or beverages include white, brown, raw or cane sugar, maple syrup, and honey. Despite their different colors and flavors, the nutritional value of all these sugars is similar. One teaspoon or four grams of sugar is equal to 15 calories.

Next time you indulge in a sweet treat, Heidi recommends you fortify it with a small amount of protein and fat.

“Pairing carbohydrates with protein and fat can provide a long-lasting fullness that can help eliminate cravings,” Heidi recommends. “For example, dip a banana in chocolate sauce or mix some almonds with chocolate chips.”


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HEALTHIER LIFE?There’s an

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Sticking to a daily exercise routine and healthy eating regimen can be a real challenge. Fortunately, help

is available from one of our prime distractors: the smartphone.

“Smartphone apps can be great tools to plan workouts, devise a regular routine, change up your exercise program, track progress, eat healthy and be motivated,” said Vickie Nesselhauf, exercise physiologist in St. Anthony’s Cardiac Rehab. “Many fitness apps can be downloaded for free and can be upgraded [with additional workouts and other features] for as little as 99 cents.”

St. Anthony’s offers many fitness classes. To learn more, or to sign up, call

314-ANTHONY (268-4669)

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cleaning yours at the end

of each day with a damp

cloth or alcohol wipe.

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Allows you to track runs, walks and bike rides using GPS technology.

Provides access to thousands of workouts led by experts, and how-to videos that help you start or change your routine.

Offers a variety of apps that support health, fitness and nutrition tools, ranging from pregnancy health and fitness to healthy recipes. To access, users must register on the website.

Offers a basic cardio fitness app and a suite of upgrades to track and integrate data from activity monitors such as Fitbit, Jawbone and Polar. Digifit apps are tied to an interactive network of partners recognized in the health and fitness world.

Boasts one of the largest food databases available in a diet tracker and supports a number of popular restaurant menus.

Simplifies keeping track of your food and exercise: allows you to add custom recipes and personal foods to the database.

Allows you to scan a product barcode to see what’s really in your food, and shows you healthier alternatives.

Learn more about

Fitness and nutrition appsSt. Anthony’s staffers in Cardiac Rehab and Nutrition Services (including the dietitians who teach the Newtritious You program) recommend the health and fitness apps listed below. They are compatible with Apple iPhone and some Android phones and may be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Check your phone brand and operating system on the app’s download page for details.

RunKeeper

Workout Trainerby Skimble

Sparkpeople

Digifit

MyFitnessPal

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St. Anthony’s, a Catholic medical center, has the duty and the privilege to provide the best care to every patient, every day.

St. Anthony’s Medical Center10010 Kennerly RoadSt. Louis, Mo. 63128

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DATED MATERIAL—PLEASE DELIVER PROMPTLY

BETTER. SMARTER CLOSER. INTRODUCING OUR NEW HEART

& VASCULAR INSTITUTE.Now, one of the finest cardiovascular programs in the entire area is getting even better. Introducing the Heart & Vascular InstItute at St. Anthony’s. A new, comprehensive focus that allows our outstanding physicians, nurses, staff and EMS partners to provide an even higher level of overall patient care. Better, more innovative ways to link our new facilities, new technologies and cutting-edge resources.

Our DIfference? World-class care, designed and personalized to be the convenient, first-choice for coronary care in our community. Remember, if you live near South County, exceptional heart and vascular care is only minutes away. Right here, in your own backyard. The new Heart & Vascular InstItute at St. Anthony’s. One more part of our brand new story. To learn more, visit sOutHcOuntyHeart.cOm

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